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May 16… Congratulations to the “Sister of Men” Day. From the Kuwait of “the Wall” to the Kuwait of the Constitution, to the Kuwait of the contemporary modern state… construction stages built by the men and women of Kuwait, shoulder to shoulder. She was the “static Ta of femininity,” with strength of determination and solid will, the “moving Ta of Empowerment,” until today the “Sister of Men” has become strongly present in all fields of the nation, and an influential player in the state’s most important institutions and in its most prominent development sectors. On May 16 Every year, Kuwait celebrates “Kuwaiti Women’s Day” in recognition of a long journey in which women were essential partners in building the nation and supporting its renaissance. Kuwaiti women were not only witnesses to the country’s renaissance, but were present in the details of its establishment from the very beginning until the foundations of the modern state were established, leaving their mark in various fields of work and national giving. Over the past decades, Kuwaiti women have proven their ability to combine their family responsibilities with their professional roles, presenting a model that reflects the strength of Personality and belief in the value of work and participation in community service. Today, the presence of Kuwaiti women has become an essential part of the national scene, with the presence of three female ministers in the government, and dozens of female leaders in the most important state institutions, especially the judicial institution, in addition to their active presence in various humanitarian, volunteer, and charitable sectors. Mashael Al-Kulaib: Women are an essential partner in development efforts and community work. Fifi Bin Salama: Empowering women requires a greater presence in the technical sectors. Hadeel Marafi: Efficiency is a criterion for success and a principle for equal opportunities. Aswaq Al-Mudhaf: The Kuwaiti woman has an active presence… even before she attains her political rights. Souad Al-Zaid: Her positive influence is clear in all sectors of development work. Hoda Al-Kiribani: A partner in decision-making and a present voice in national and human issues. Alia Al-Farsi: The Kuwaiti woman is an active partner in development and decision-making. Soraya Al-Baqsami: She has proven her ability to assume leadership positions with high efficiency. Lawyer Alaa Al-Saeedi: Kuwaiti women hold important positions in most aspects of the state. Basma Al-Sultan: Her presence is remarkable in the investment and energy sectors. Najat Al-Hashash: She has achieved a lot, but she deserves a wider presence in decision-making positions. Manal Al-Kandari: Kuwaiti women have created success from challenges and from giving, the story of a homeland. Amal Al-Lifan: Support from the political leadership has enabled Kuwaiti women to overcome societal challenges. Beginning, Capital Governorate Council member Mashael Al-Kulaib confirmed that Kuwaiti women have established their position as essential partners in the process of development and community work, praising the continuous support from the political leadership to empower women and enhance their presence in various sectors of the state, stressing the importance of consolidating a culture of participation and societal responsibility. To achieve comprehensive development. Technical empowerment. For her part, Hawalli Governorate Council member Dr. In Bin Salama, Kuwaiti women have proven over more than twenty years their ability to achieve and reach specific fields, especially technology, cybersecurity and scientific research, stressing the need to expand their presence in decision-making positions and technical sectors, in addition to updating legislation related to the digital economy and flexible work. Equal Opportunities Hawalli Governorate Council member, lawyer Hadeel Marafi, stressed that Kuwaiti women have become a true partner in development after reaching political, legal and economic leadership positions, stressing the importance of promoting a culture of Equal opportunities and respect for competence, in addition to developing legislation to keep pace with the modern labor market. Efficiency and merit. In turn, a member of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate Council, Engineer Ashwaq Al-Mudhaf, said that Kuwaiti women were an essential partner in the management of society even before they obtained their political rights, stressing that the selection criterion must remain based on competence and merit, away from classification, with the need for women to keep pace with digital transformation and artificial intelligence. A leadership presence. Kuwait University professor Dr. Suad Al-Zaid indicated that Kuwaiti women have achieved An influential presence in the sectors of education, economics, energy and government work, indicating that the ambition is still greater with regard to increasing the representation of women in political decision-making positions and enhancing career flexibility and remote work. A partner in development: Alia Ahmed Sheikhan Al-Farsi confirmed that Kuwaiti women have proven their presence and competence more than twenty years after gaining their political rights, and have succeeded in being an essential partner in development and decision-making in various sectors. Al-Farsi said that the political leadership pays great attention to empowering women, in light of the support of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, in addition to the government’s support to enhance women’s participation in various state institutions. She added that Kuwaiti women today are empowered, intelligent and influential in their field, stressing that they have been able to overcome challenges and achieve balance and success in various fields. National Partnership For her part, lawyer Alaa Al-Saeedi said that Kuwaiti women have become an essential partner in decision-making and development through their presence in ministerial, judicial, military, diplomatic and academic positions, stressing the importance of continuing to develop the legislative and regulatory environment to support women and entrepreneurship. Greater representation, for her part, said the President and Founder of the Happiness Society The positive Kuwaiti advisor, Najat Al-Hashash, said that Kuwaiti women have made great progress since obtaining their political rights, but they still deserve a greater presence in decision-making positions, calling for modernizing labor and civil service laws in a way that achieves equal opportunities and enhances women’s access to leadership positions. Creating the scene. The social activist and general manager of Lifan View, Amal Al-Lifan, confirmed that Kuwaiti women have become part of the development scene and are not just looking for an opportunity, praising the support of the political leadership, She considered that the competence demonstrated by women was stronger than the challenges and traditional societal views. Economic Impact Businesswoman and real estate consultant Basma Al-Sultan confirmed that Kuwaiti women have moved over the past two decades from the stage of demanding rights to the stage of real influence in the economy and decision-making, noting their growing presence in the sectors of real estate, investment, energy, technology and cybersecurity, and stressing the importance of supporting women in the digital economy and future sectors. No successes are by chance. To begin with, writer and visual artist Thuraya Al-Baqsami considered that May 16 has become On “Kuwaiti Women’s Birthday”, since obtaining their full political rights, Kuwaiti women have demonstrated their ability to assume leadership positions at all levels with high efficiency, in addition to their role in overthrowing laws that undermine women’s rights, such as honor laws and domestic violence, hoping at the same time to complete women’s efforts to amend the Personal Status Law. Al-Baqsami stated that Kuwaiti women worked in silence until they reached the international level with their well-deserved merit, citing as evidence that her daughters Munira and Fatima received awards. International, and stressed that Kuwaiti women did not achieve these successes randomly or by chance. Rather, it is the result of her effort and creativity. The Story of a Nation: The former Secretary of the Transparency Society and economic expert, Dr. Manal Al-Kandari said that Kuwaiti women have created success out of challenges, and have embarked on a journey full of giving and achievement, noting that Kuwaiti women have been and remain an essential partner in building the nation and its renaissance, and have contributed efficiently in various fields. She said that Kuwaiti women have proven that success is linked to will, work, and self-belief, and have also recorded honorable national and humanitarian positions in various circumstances, stressing that Kuwaiti Women’s Day represents appreciation for a long journey of struggle, sacrifices, and successes. She added that the strength of Kuwaiti women also lies in their ability to balance their family role with their national and societal responsibilities, to remain an honorable model and a source of pride for Kuwaiti women in decision-making. Expert in cybersecurity and information technology, Hoda Al-Kiribani, confirmed that Kuwaiti Women’s Day represents a station to highlight the true role of women in various fields, noting that women have proven their ability to make their own place, and to be a partner in decision-making and a present voice in the issues of the homeland and society. She said that empowering women is It is not limited to giving opportunities only, but includes believing in their abilities, appreciating their efforts, and providing a fair environment that helps them succeed and continue, stressing that Kuwaiti women continue their role as mothers, leaders, and innovators who contribute to building generations and shaping the future of the nation. Kuwaiti women… a growing presence in leadership and decision-making centers. The current government includes three female ministers, namely: Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan, Dr. The likes of Al-Huwaila, Dr. Reem Al-Fulaij• The number of female ministers in Kuwait has increased to 18 since women gained their political rights in 2005• The 2006 elections witnessed the first female participation in candidacy and election to the National Assembly• Dr. Masouma Al-Mubarak was the first female minister in the history of Kuwait in 2005• The 2009 elections recorded the first female win of four seats in the National Assembly• Women occupy about 47 percent of leadership and supervisory positions in Kuwait• Appointment of Dr. Rana Al Fares as head of the authority Anti-Corruption General Authority by Emiri Decree Appointment of Dr. Dina Al-Mailem as Director of Kuwait University for a period of four years Appointment of Abeer Al-Awadhi as Head of the National Cyber Security Center Appointment of four women directors of the Public Prosecution for the first time in the history of Kuwait The judiciary includes 122 women, including 19 judges and 88 prosecutors Appointment of 19 women for the first time in the Amiri Guard More than 900 women in the women’s police force Women represent 60 percent of the national workforce in the government sector And 48 percent in the private sector Women constitute 21 percent of the boards of directors of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiaries Kuwait approved the law on protection from domestic violence and regulations for the shelter center for abused women in 2026 Kuwait ratified several international agreements concerned with empowering women and protecting their rights Fatima Hayat: Kuwaiti female athletes have proven their presence in competitions Member of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Olympic Committee and Chair of the Women’s Sports Committee Fatima Hayat confirmed that Kuwaiti Women’s Day represents a national occasion that commemorates women’s journey full of giving and achievement in various fields. Hayat said that Kuwaiti women have succeeded in consolidating their presence as an essential partner in development, thanks to their keenness on scientific and cognitive qualifications, noting that Kuwaiti female athletes have achieved a remarkable presence in Gulf and international forums and have contributed to raising the name of Kuwait and enhancing the status of women’s sports locally and abroad. Fatima Hayat 55% percentage of female supervisors in “Affairs” and 50% female leaders in affiliated agencies In statistics issued by the Ministry Fares Ghaleb On the occasion of Kuwaiti Women’s Day, which falls on May 16 of each year, indicators and statistics issued by the Ministry of Social Affairs, Family and Child Affairs revealed that the percentage of women in supervisory positions in the Ministry of Social Affairs reached 55 percent, while the percentage of women leaders in the agencies affiliated with the Ministry recorded 50 percent, which confirms confidence in Women’s competencies and their ability to manage social and development files efficiently and competently. She explained that the percentage of women in supervisory positions in the Public Authority for Disabled Affairs reached 49%, compared to 48% in the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, which reflects the growing presence of women in institutions related to family and social care. In the cooperative sector, statistics showed that the percentage of women appointed in cooperative societies reached 17%, in addition to recording a milestone by appointing the first woman to the position of president of the Federation of Cooperative Societies, in a step that supports women’s participation in work. Cooperative and economic. To celebrate Kuwaiti Women’s Day, the Ministry of Affairs raised the slogan “With her determination she inspires… with her knowledge she innovates… with her leadership she creates the future,” emphasizing the pivotal role that Kuwaiti women play in building society and contributing to achieving the “Kuwait 2035” vision.
